Week three’s trials are here and, honestly, a couple of them can be a headache if you go in blind. I’ve already been through them and figured out some easy ways to clear them without wasting time or ammo. If you’re chasing XP or just want them off your list, it’s all about working smarter. Oh, and make sure you keep an eye out for ARC Raiders Items along the way – they can make things a lot smoother.
First up, the ARC-plosion challenge. Sounds simple – rack up kills with ARC explosives – but there’s a knack to it. The easiest route? ARC grenades. Keep a few in your pocket whenever you spot them. Best trick is to find a pack of grunts, those little bots that rush you in groups. Don’t just shoot them straight away. Let them close in, bunch up, then drop a grenade right in the middle. Boom – three or four gone in one go. If you get your hands on a cluster grenade, even better. Forget wasting them on big enemies unless they’re already limping. This one’s all about picking the right moment.
Next is Precision Strike Specialist. You’re going for headshot kills here, but it’s easier than it sounds. Most ARC bots have a big glowing red spot that counts as a headshot, so you’ve got a massive target. Semi-auto rifles work best – I’ve been running the R-36 Carbine and it’s a dream for this. Find a good bit of cover, take your time, and tap those shots in. Drones are slow and their weak spots are huge, so they’re perfect practice. If you spot stationary bots guarding an outpost, that’s free progress. Let your squad handle anything that gets too close while you focus on lining up clean hits.
Finally, the Big Scavenger’s Haul. This one’s tricky because you’ve got to extract with a big load of U-Tears in a single run, which changes how you play. Fighting everything you see? Forget it. You need to loot hard and fast. Hit high-value spots like data centres and supply depots, but don’t hang around too long. The best setup we found was two players looting while one kept watch. Talk to each other – call out loot, mark enemies. As soon as you’ve got enough, make extraction your only goal. Don’t get greedy. I’ve seen too many runs fail because someone wanted “just one more crate.” Play it safe, survive, and you’ll be glad you did – and if you’re looking to speed things up, you can always buy ARC Raiders gear to give yourself a head start.
